Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
As Gaeilge: Ceistneoir Réamhcháilithe
Also known as: PQQ, Supplier Questionnaire
Last reviewed April 2026
A questionnaire used in restricted procedures to shortlist suppliers on capacity and experience before they are invited to tender.
A standardised questionnaire issued at the first stage of a restricted procedure (or some negotiated procedures) covering economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, exclusion grounds and references. In Ireland, the ESPD has largely replaced bespoke PQQs at the EU level, but Irish buyers still use PQQ-style supplier questionnaires for below-threshold and framework qualification rounds.
Recent tenders mentioning Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
water treatment plant construction work – 26-001 Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands Region (WSP) – Main Works Contracts
Uisce Éireann · >5M
water treatment plant construction work – 26-001 Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands Region (WSP) – Main Works Contracts
Uisce Éireann · >5M
2026PR034 IMPQQ for the provision of Custom Index Services for the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) for funds managed and controlled by the NTMA
National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) · <25k
MetroLink, Dublin – Design and build civil infrastructure contract packages for the M401 and M402 contracts
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) · >5M
0037 - Qualification System for the Provision of Web and App Analytics Services
An Post · Not disclosed
Design and Construction of the Dock Road Project, Limerick (Pro308)
The Land Development Agency · >5M
Related terms
ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)
Standardised self-declaration confirming you meet exclusion grounds and selection criteria — required on EU-threshold tenders.
Restricted Procedure
A two-stage EU procedure — pre-qualification followed by invitation to shortlisted candidates.
Selection Criteria
Minimum requirements a supplier must meet to be considered — financial standing, technical capability, tax clearance.